London is set to receive a brand new EV charging hub at TfL’s Hatton Cross station car park, following recent approval from the London Borough of Hillingdon.
The new hub, which will be delivered by Fastned and Places for London, is set to be the first of five hubs planned to be constructed in the capital, with the two companies hoping to improve overall access to charging infrastructure across the city.
Emma Hatch, Head of Development at Places for London, said:We're delighted that in just a little over three months since forming our partnership we have secured our first planning consent for this ultra-rapid EV charging hub. By delivering this infrastructure, we can help drivers confidently make the transition to cleaner vehicles knowing that a charging point is nearby. Like the Mayor of London and the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are dedicated to taking the necessary steps to ensure London is working towards a more sustainable and inclusive future.
This is a great example of how we, as part of a public body, can work with the private sector to bring about the infrastructure London needs. We now look forward to drivers getting to charge up with ease at the hub by early 2026.
The Hatton Cross hub will feature 12 extra wide, ultra-rapid vehicle charging bays, all of which are set to be powered by 100% renewable energy and sheltered by Fastned solar canopies, with 24/7 customer support services via both an app and dedicated phone line.
Tom Hurst, Fastned UK Country Director, said:This is another big step forward for London's EV charging network, and is a testament to the efforts of Fastned and Places for London. The swift planning decision by London Borough of Hillingdon shows real commitment to the EV transition for the borough.
It's pragmatic decisions like these that allow us to roll out our high quality charging network across the capital and beyond, and to give London EV drivers the service that they have been waiting for.
In addition to Hatton Cross station, Places for London and Fastned have set their sights on potential EV charging hub sites at Hanger Lane in Ealing, Canning Town in Newham, Tottenham Hale in Haringey and Hillingdon Circus in Hillingdon.
London currently has 21,600 charge points, a third of all EV charging infrastructure within the country, with 193,000 plug-in electric vehicles currently registered in the city and numbers projected to reach up to 1.4 million by 2030.
